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Senate Dems want to nix the blue slip. Let them
Jazz Shaw 9:21 AM on February 23, 2023
Senate Dems want to nix the blue slip. Let them
Dems worry: We could have Trump as president in 2025 with a filibuster-proof GOP Senate majority
Allahpundit 8:41 PM on April 19, 2022
Dems worry: We could have Trump as president in 2025 with a filibuster-proof GOP Senate majority
Dem Chris Coons: I'm part of the problem of why Supreme Court confirmations have turned so contentious
Allahpundit 8:01 PM on April 08, 2022
Dem Chris Coons: I'm part of the problem of why Supreme Court confirmations have turned so contentious
Sunday morning talking heads
Allahpundit 8:01 AM on January 30, 2022
Sunday morning talking heads
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Report: No, Biden's not going to put Kamala Harris on the Supreme Court
Allahpundit 6:41 PM on January 26, 2022
Report: No, Biden's not going to put Kamala Harris on the Supreme Court
Pro tip from Biden judicial nominee: The Senate and the Electoral College are "anti-democratic"
Ed Morrissey 6:01 PM on December 15, 2021
Pro tip from Biden judicial nominee: The Senate and the Electoral College are "anti-democratic"
Saule Omarova finally withdraws from consideration for Treasury post
John Sexton 9:20 PM on December 07, 2021
Saule Omarova finally withdraws from consideration for Treasury post
Too good to vet? Biden nominee arrested for "retail theft" in 1995
Ed Morrissey 10:37 AM on November 17, 2021
Too good to vet? Biden nominee arrested for "retail theft" in 1995
Too fun -- and dumb -- to check: Did Biden snub Pelosi for Vatican ambassador pick?
Ed Morrissey 11:31 AM on October 09, 2021
Too fun -- and dumb -- to check: Did Biden snub Pelosi for Vatican ambassador pick?
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Will King torpedo Chipman's nomination to ATF?
Ed Morrissey 6:41 PM on August 05, 2021
Will King torpedo Chipman's nomination to ATF?
Nah, c'mon: Is Chuck Grassley going to rescue Neera Tanden?
Allahpundit 6:17 PM on February 24, 2021
Nah, c'mon: Is Chuck Grassley going to rescue Neera Tanden?
BREAKING: Senate committee postpones vote on Tanden for further consideration; UPDATE: Budget committee postpones too
Ed Morrissey 8:43 AM on February 24, 2021
BREAKING: Senate committee postpones vote on Tanden for further consideration; UPDATE: Budget committee postpones too
Huh: McConnell wants impeachment trial moved to early February
Allahpundit 8:01 PM on January 21, 2021
Huh: McConnell wants impeachment trial moved to early February
There's a lot that Biden won't be able to do with a 50/50 Senate
Jazz Shaw 4:37 PM on January 18, 2021
There's a lot that Biden won't be able to do with a 50/50 Senate
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Dem House aides: Austin's surprise SecDef nomination is a "hot mess" and a "clusterf***"
Allahpundit 12:42 PM on December 11, 2020
Dem House aides: Austin's surprise SecDef nomination is a "hot mess" and a "clusterf***"
Poll: Strong majority opposes Court-packing, plurality wants vote on Barrett before the election
Allahpundit 11:31 AM on October 20, 2020
Poll: Strong majority opposes Court-packing, plurality wants vote on Barrett before the election
Morning Consult: Support for Barrett confirmation up 13 points in two weeks -- among Democrats
Ed Morrissey 6:01 PM on October 14, 2020
Morning Consult: Support for Barrett confirmation up 13 points in two weeks -- among Democrats
Question for Barrett: Shouldn't a president commit himself to the peaceful transfer of power? Premium
Allahpundit 1:31 PM on October 14, 2020
Question for Barrett: Shouldn't a president commit himself to the peaceful transfer of power?
New Dem attack on Barrett: She failed to disclose a health-care private-sector case from twenty years ago
Ed Morrissey 10:01 AM on October 09, 2020
New Dem attack on Barrett: She failed to disclose a health-care private-sector case from twenty years ago
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Liberal law prof: Barrett is "a brilliant lawyer, a genuine and good person" and belongs on the Court
Allahpundit 2:31 PM on September 26, 2020
Liberal law prof: Barrett is "a brilliant lawyer, a genuine and good person" and belongs on the Court
Palin threatens Murkowski over SCOTUS vote: I can see 2022 from my house
Allahpundit 10:41 PM on September 24, 2020
Palin threatens Murkowski over SCOTUS vote: I can see 2022 from my house
Chuck Grassley: I wouldn't hold a hearing on a SCOTUS vacancy before the election
Allahpundit 1:01 PM on July 18, 2020
Chuck Grassley: I wouldn't hold a hearing on a SCOTUS vacancy before the election
Rumor du jour: A conservative SCOTUS justice might be retiring soon
Allahpundit 11:31 AM on July 01, 2020
Rumor du jour: A conservative SCOTUS justice might be retiring soon
Biden: Sure, I'd nominate Obama to the Supreme Court
Allahpundit 12:31 PM on December 30, 2019
Biden: Sure, I'd nominate Obama to the Supreme Court
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If a SCOTUS vacancy opens up next year, how will Lindsey Graham walk back his promise to hold the seat open?
Allahpundit 6:01 PM on November 29, 2019
If a SCOTUS vacancy opens up next year, how will Lindsey Graham walk back his promise to hold the seat open?
Daily Beast: Is Trump going to cashier Coats' deputy too?
Ed Morrissey 12:31 PM on August 02, 2019
Daily Beast: Is Trump going to cashier Coats' deputy too?
Is Trump's new pick for intelligence chief about to be blocked by the Republican Senate?
Allahpundit 11:21 AM on July 30, 2019
Is Trump's new pick for intelligence chief about to be blocked by the Republican Senate?
McConnell's new Senate opponent executes rare and difficult double flip-flop on Kavanaugh confirmation
Allahpundit 11:21 AM on July 11, 2019
McConnell's new Senate opponent executes rare and difficult double flip-flop on Kavanaugh confirmation
Trump: You bet I'd fill another SCOTUS seat
Jazz Shaw 12:41 PM on June 25, 2019
Trump: You bet I'd fill another SCOTUS seat
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Did Trump already nominate Shanahan for SecDef?
Ed Morrissey 12:31 PM on June 14, 2019
Did Trump already nominate Shanahan for SecDef?
How could Ken Cuccinelli be named "acting" head of USCIS if he didn't work at the agency?
Allahpundit 8:41 PM on June 11, 2019
How could Ken Cuccinelli be named "acting" head of USCIS if he didn't work at the agency?
Shanahan to White House: Don't politicize the military
Ed Morrissey 2:01 PM on June 03, 2019
Shanahan to White House: Don't politicize the military
Stephen Moore "withdraws" from Fed consideration -- hours, or minutes, after saying he was "all in"
Allahpundit 1:31 PM on May 02, 2019
Stephen Moore "withdraws" from Fed consideration -- hours, or minutes, after saying he was "all in"
Biden on "The View": I don't think I treated Anita Hill badly
Allahpundit 1:31 PM on April 26, 2019
Biden on "The View": I don't think I treated Anita Hill badly
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Trump: Herman Cain is withdrawing from Fed consideration; Update: Here's why, says Cain
Allahpundit 1:31 PM on April 22, 2019
Trump: Herman Cain is withdrawing from Fed consideration; Update: Here's why, says Cain
Herman Cain to Senate GOP: No, I won't withdraw from consideration for a Fed seat
Allahpundit 7:21 PM on April 18, 2019
Herman Cain to Senate GOP: No, I won't withdraw from consideration for a Fed seat
Nuclear: McConnell, GOP end Senate rule requiring 30 hours of debate before confirming certain nominees
Allahpundit 10:01 PM on April 03, 2019
Nuclear: McConnell, GOP end Senate rule requiring 30 hours of debate before confirming certain nominees
Politico: Senate Dems "outraged" over McConnell use of mysterious precedent to change judicial confirmation rules
Ed Morrissey 8:01 PM on March 06, 2019
Politico: Senate Dems "outraged" over McConnell use of mysterious precedent to change judicial confirmation rules
After all the drama with Josh Hawley and Neomi Rao, he voted to confirm her anyway
Allahpundit 9:21 PM on February 28, 2019
After all the drama with Josh Hawley and Neomi Rao, he voted to confirm her anyway
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Trump: The DoJ will decide how to handle the Mueller report, not me
Ed Morrissey 8:41 AM on January 31, 2019
Trump: The DoJ will decide how to handle the Mueller report, not me
Raising the Barr: AG nominee to meet with Dems, pledge support for Mueller
Ed Morrissey 5:21 PM on January 10, 2019
Raising the Barr: AG nominee to meet with Dems, pledge support for Mueller
NBC: Mueller may submit report in mid-February
Ed Morrissey 9:21 AM on December 21, 2018
NBC: Mueller may submit report in mid-February
"Grossly irresponsible": AG appointee Barr blasted Mueller probe on obstruction in June memo to Rosenstein
Ed Morrissey 5:21 PM on December 20, 2018
"Grossly irresponsible": AG appointee Barr blasted Mueller probe on obstruction in June memo to Rosenstein
Cornyn: We'll probably give Flake his vote to protect Mueller
Ed Morrissey 12:01 PM on November 27, 2018
Cornyn: We'll probably give Flake his vote to protect Mueller
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Looks like Jeff Flake is all alone on his "protect Mueller or we'll block the judges" move
Allahpundit 9:21 PM on November 15, 2018
Looks like Jeff Flake is all alone on his "protect Mueller or we'll block the judges" move
More Trump: If Matt Whitaker needs to be confirmed by the Senate, why doesn't Bob Mueller?
Allahpundit 11:21 AM on November 09, 2018
More Trump: If Matt Whitaker needs to be confirmed by the Senate, why doesn't Bob Mueller?
Chief Justice: Kavanaugh's right -- there is no "aisle" at SCOTUS
Ed Morrissey 6:01 PM on October 17, 2018
Chief Justice: Kavanaugh's right -- there is no "aisle" at SCOTUS
Jeff Flake: We shouldn't have spiked the ball after confirming Kavanaugh
Allahpundit 8:01 PM on October 12, 2018
Jeff Flake: We shouldn't have spiked the ball after confirming Kavanaugh
Cocaine Mitch nets 15 judicial appointments as payment for recess
Ed Morrissey 9:21 AM on October 12, 2018
Cocaine Mitch nets 15 judicial appointments as payment for recess
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The Kavanaugh legacy: Bar fights are cool again
Jazz Shaw 6:41 PM on October 08, 2018
The Kavanaugh legacy: Bar fights are cool again